Asteroid making its closest approach to Earth this week
On 4 February, asteroid 2011 MD will make its closest approach to the Earth. Though it will not be visible with the naked eye, the asteroid will pass 15,000,000 km away from Earth—much closer than those in the asteroid belt and less than 10% of the.....»»
Best Buy just discounted this 65-inch Samsung 4K TV to $400
Best Buy has discounted the Samsung 65-inch TU690T so it's even cheaper now making it the perfect budget TV for every situation......»»
Airborne technology brings new hope to map shallow aquifers in Earth"s most arid deserts
Water shortages are expanding across the Earth. This is particularly acute in desert areas of the Middle East that are subject to both drought and extreme conditions such as flooding. As a result of these uncertainties, there is an increasing relianc.....»»
Serious iOS 17.5 Bug Reportedly Gets Worse
We’ve seen numerous complaints about iOS 17.5-related bugs and performance issues, but the bug reportedly impacting people’s photos rises above the rest. Earlier this week, we saw a report on Reddit about a bug resurfacing old photos that.....»»
Why banks consider renewable energy to be a riskier investment than fossil fuels
The financial sector is among the world's most heavily regulated industries—and for good reason. Financial rules, which force banks to hold capital in reserve when making riskier investments, are designed to prevent financial crises. Other financia.....»»
New sensor gives unprecedented look at changes in ATP levels inside a cell
Just as the US economy runs on the dollar, the cellular economy runs on adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The energy-carrying molecule fuels nearly all processes inside the cell, making ATP critical for cellular life......»»
Transformation and mechanisms of climate wet/dry change on the northern Tibetan Plateau under global warming
Historical patterns of climate change can provide ways to predict future climate change. During geological history, the earth has experienced many warm periods of different time scales, such as the mid-Holocene warm period, the medieval climate anoma.....»»
Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of "crazy" ocean heat
Ocean temperatures that have gone "crazy haywire" hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in history. It's so bad that scientists are hoping for a few hurricanes to cool things off......»»
Sony listing hints at native, upscaled PS2 emulation on the PS5
Download promo promises "up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters." Enlarge / Identical cousins. (credit: Spellblade91 / Reddit) Years ago, Sony started making a select handful of "PlayStation 2 Classic.....»»
Thunderbolt Share simplifies dual-PC workloads—but requires new hardware
App comes out in June, but you'll need a PC or dock licensed to use it. Enlarge (credit: Intel) Intel this week announced new Thunderbolt software made for connecting two PCs. Thunderbolt Share will require Intel-licens.....»»
A breakthrough OLED technology is more than twice as bright as normal
Tandem OLED is all the rage in the world of display tech right now, and TCL is making some bold claims about its display leveraging the tech......»»
NASA researchers bid farewell to "flying laboratory" at Ames Research Center
For many NASA scientists, flying aboard a decked-out Douglas DC-8 plane provided them some unique glimpses of Earth: the Moai on Easter Island, Central Park in New York and Mount Vesuvius in Italy......»»
Google fixes third exploited Chrome zero-day in a week (CVE-2024-4947)
For the third time in the last seven days, Google has fixed a Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-4947) for which an exploit exists in the wild. About CVE-2024-4947 CVE-2024-4947 is a type confusion vulnerability in V8, Chrome’s JavaScript and.....»»
The critical role of IT staffing in strengthening cybersecurity
Many organizations lack adequate IT staffing to combat cyber threats. A comprehensive approach to cybersecurity requires more than technical solutions. It involves the right staff with the unique expertise necessary to recognize and prevent potential.....»»
Science is making anti-aging progress. But do we want to live forever?
Mayflies live for only a day. Galapagos tortoises can reach up to age 170. The Greenland shark holds the world record at over 400 years of life......»»
Five things to know about how NASA"s tiny twin polar satellites will study the Arctic and Antarctic
Twin shoebox-size climate satellites will soon be studying two of the most remote regions on Earth: the Arctic and Antarctic. The NASA mission will measure the amount of heat the planet emits into space from these polar regions—information that's k.....»»
Google just announced 10 huge updates for your Android phone
At I/O 2024, Google focused on making Android more safe and secure with the addition of features like remote lock, theft detection, AI app screening, and more......»»
Spotify hit with cease and desist from music publishers alleging ‘direct infringement’
Spotify is being accused of engaging in “direct infringement by hosting unlicensed musical works in its lyrics, videos and podcasts” by the National Music Publishers Association. In a new letter sent to the music streaming service this week, the.....»»
Apple users are keeping their iPads for a very long time
Over the last few years, Apple customers have extended their upgrade cycles for iPads, possibly making the new models an appealing choice for those ready to purchase.11-inch iPad ProApple announced on May 7 the long-anticipated new iPad models. The n.....»»
Apple is upping its magnet game for a best-ever Smart Folio on the new iPads
Today is launch day for the M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air, so more users are starting to get their hands on the devices and making new discoveries about them. One such find came from MKBHD, who discovered how Apple is upping its magnet game with the.....»»
As M4 iPad Pro arrives, Joz sets the record straight: ‘tablets suck, and iPads don’t’
Happy launch day! Whether you’re picking one up for yourself or dreaming about which configuration you’d order, there’s plenty of M4 iPad Pro material to go around this week. The latest insight into Apple’s vision for the iPad is included.....»»